Vocations and Preparing the Soul!

I recently participated in the 40th running of the One America 500 Festival Mini Marathon. It is organized during the month of May in Indianapolis as part of the 500 Race Festivities. Over 30,000 people lined up in their designated corrals very early on this cool May morning with a chance of...Read full story »

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Your Place in the Kingdom of God

Scripture tells us that the throne of God stands forever, and in Psalm 45 we read of the Kingdom of God and its Queen. The Catholic Church honors Mary during the month of May. She is the Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and, as the Mother of our Church, she is Queen of the Kingdom here on Earth...Read full story »

Thursday, May 12, 2016

The fire of His love

Sometimes we just don’t get it! We live in a complicated world, searching for answers and occasionally living in fear. The news media and the current political arena remind us daily that we need to be attentive. All our concerns can be calmed with a little common sense and e...Read full story »

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Seeking the Mercy of God

Scripture provides many accounts of individuals who walked the earth with Jesus. The story of one particular companion gives us reason to pause and think about our own sinfulness, especially during the Jubilee of Mercy. The conversion of one person can make a difference in the world!...Read full story »

Wednesday, April 06, 2016

Called To Witness....

Lent is a time for great reflection! We anticipate the Easter season, a time of hope and new life, but do we really understand our participation in the salvation of souls? The collective witness of Simon of Cyrene (who carried the cross), Veronica (who wiped Jesus’ face), a...Read full story »

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Hope is never futile

“I Thirst.” These were some of the last words spoken by Jesus on the cross. He knew that all things would be accomplished by His death, and that Scripture would be fulfilled. Jesus proclaimed on the Sermon on the Mount that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness woul...Read full story »

Wednesday, March 09, 2016

The Truth That Sets Us Free!

Jesus Christ is our greatest teacher! His companion, St. Paul, provides us with important catechesis for times of adversity and joy. Paul emphasizes that God is faithful and calls us into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ. He reveals that Christ did not send him to baptize, but...Read full story »

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Jesus is the Way… every day!

“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment" (Matt. 22:37-38). The Holy Spirit inspired the words of the bible, and chosen people of God have passed it down for our benefit. There are many...Read full story »

Thursday, February 11, 2016

What Can We Do for You, Lord?

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:15 In this Scripture passage from Second Corinthians, St. Paul is speaking to the people of Corinth in the year 57 A.D. These Epistles are the most personal and passionate of his letters because he...Read full story »

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Responding to God's Grace

A New Year has begun! Great promises are made in the advertising we view concerning weight loss and getting in good physical condition. These plans are important, but what about the nourishment and strengthening of our souls? Our son-in-law is preparing to join the Catholic Church by p...Read full story »